Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown is set for a major housing boost after fresh funding was approved for four strategic infrastructure schemes. This latest Dublin news highlights how transport links, public parks and road upgrades can open the door to thousands of new homes while improving how communities live and move across the county.
The funding comes under the first phase of the Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund and supports projects in Cherrywood, Sandyford, Old Connaught and Kiltiernan. Together, they are designed to unlock residential land, strengthen connectivity and support long-term growth in one of the capital’s fastest-developing areas.
How the investment will reshape local growth
This announcement is significant not only for housing delivery but also for the wider local economy. For anyone following Dublin news and Dublin business trends, the projects show how infrastructure spending remains central to sustainable development.
- New transport connections to improve access
- Public spaces that support liveable neighbourhoods
- Infrastructure that makes large-scale housing viable
- Long-term benefits for residents, employers and local services
Cherrywood SDZ – Lehaunstown Neighbourhood Road
A new road in Lehaunstown within the Cherrywood Strategic Development Zone will support emerging residential lands, including council-owned sites intended for housing. The project is expected to directly enable about 555 homes and support a further 2,800 homes across the wider area. Cherrywood already benefits from LUAS access and major infrastructure investment, making it a key growth zone.
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Sandyford Civic Park
A new urban park will be created in Sandyford Business District, adding much-needed public space in a major employment and residential hub. The scheme could unlock around 3,630 homes directly, with potential to support another 3,820 homes. It also reinforces the area’s position in Dublin business by pairing residential growth with quality urban amenities.
Old Connaught – M11 Bridge and Link Roads
One of the largest approved projects involves a new bridge and link roads over the M11, connecting Woodbrook and Shankill to Old Connaught, along with drainage works. This transport upgrade is expected to directly enable roughly 3,690 homes and support another 6,430 homes, making it one of the most transformative schemes in this round of funding.
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Kiltiernan Park Phase 2
The second phase of Kiltiernan Park will deliver a new public park to serve a growing local population. Combined with improved transport infrastructure, the project will help unlock around 1,600 homes and could support a further 500 homes in the area.
What this means for housing in the county
For residents, planners and investors, this Dublin news marks a practical step toward easing housing pressure in growing suburbs. The projects are not simply about construction; they are about creating connected communities with roads, parks and public infrastructure in place before large-scale residential delivery accelerates.
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council says it will continue working with government and other stakeholders to deliver the infrastructure needed for homes, jobs and quality of life. The key takeaway is clear: targeted public investment remains essential if Dublin is to deliver housing at the scale people need.
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